Public Health at University of Puget Sound
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, you may want to check out the program at University of Puget Sound. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Puget Sound is in Tacoma, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 public health degrees were awarded at University of Puget Sound.
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Studying Online at University of Puget Sound
University of Puget Sound primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Public Health graduates at University of Puget Sound, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at University of Puget Sound are 43% women (3) and 57% men (4).
Public Health Master’s Program at University of Puget Sound
Among the 7 master’s public health degrees awarded at University of Puget Sound, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound, above the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at University of Puget Sound
The Public Health program at University of Puget Sound breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at University of Puget Sound go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.